Anne “Nancy” M. Cosgrove, 89, of West Grove, beloved mother, passed away after a brief illness on Aug. 12, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. She will be profoundly missed.

Daughter of Thomas and Anna Mullin, Nancy was born in Philadelphia.

After graduating from West Catholic Girls High School she received a registered nurse degree in 1947 from Misericordia Hospital. She worked as a nurse over the years for Curtis Publishing, Chester County Hospital, Neighborhood Visiting Nurse Association, and Pocopson Home.

Nancy lived for many years in Lenape with her husband Paul J. Cosgrove Jr. She loved having a big family. And also enjoyed reading, animals, nature, and vacationing in Ocean City, N.J.

She is predeceased by her sisters: Loretta Gardler and Elizabeth Cosgrove; brothers William and Thomas; and a son Joseph.

Nancy is survived by seven children: Melinda of Lincoln University, Mark of Wyndmoor, Timothy of Atlantic City, Lois of Ewing N.J., Thomas of Elverson, Paul J. III of Kennett Square, and Peter of Christiana; seven grandchildren: Tina, Desiree, T. Christopher, Peter, Evyn, Paul J. IV, and Cory; and one great granddaughter: Adrienne.

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Sacred Heart, 203 Church Road, Oxford, PA 19363. If available, the family asks that you bring pictures to share or you may share online at Nancy’s online tribute at www.griecocares.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or www.diabetes.org.  Arrangements are being handled by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home (610-869-2685) of West Grove.

 

 

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